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G302 EBL

1989 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 EBL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 115,862 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 113,596 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

some brake pipes pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 112,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,037 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 111,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 107,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 103,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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G302 EBL is a 1989 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G302 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G302 EBL is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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